only fill the tank near the engine. no ballast in the other, it's a bumper
before we run it, we'll get four scales and put one under each tire. then "flex" the frame to balance it
balance the tires!
inventory the extra parts and put in new boxes (although I love those old cardboard boxes)
don't pull hard on the belt when starting. you could flex and break the cam shaft. you'll wished you hadn't
put the castle nut flush with the axle when hitting with hammer (i did not do that and ruined a castle nut... and almost the axle threads)
cotter pin or safety wire as you go. don't forget
thread lock almost every bolt on the engine.. or they will vibrate out
the engine temp gauge lead goes around the spark plug against the head
He did not know why people feel the exhaust
the brake tether can just wrap snuggly around the lever and be secured with a cable lock
if your hi/lo jets are set right it will sing. it sounds really good just before it blows up
don't get too lean
fingering the carb is not choking it. use your finger to cut off the fuel hole to lean it out for power
set your hi / lo needles to closed. work in half turns. a half turn is "one". then work on small divisions of that "one"
do we need a banana for vintage?
zip tie the throttle cable. must be free
Larry Gioe never let anyone see him rebuild an engine. and he always had a rag in his back pocket
look at the reeds from the bottom. see any light? before we put them back, we'll flip them so they flex against the frame
when running methanol (i love the smell of methanol!), immediately run a quart or half gallon of gas to clean out the alcohol.
Tighten everything. then tighten it again
*** carb needles and other small engine parts are in a clear plastic container upper right of bench. even with the vice above eye level.
lots of kart parts in the little cubbies, including a couple spark plugs
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Pressure test Mac
Plates cover carb hole and exhaust
Have plates and pressure gauge
Air up to 20psi or so
Let sit over night check pressure
Find leaks. Soapy water works fine
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because it's fun!
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